
Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the opening ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 22, 2024. (
Meilynn Smith)

Dancers from Michelle’s Dance Company and Stepping Out Dance Studio perform during the opening ceremony to kick off Jingle Bell Holiday in Grinnell, Iowa on Nov. 22, 2024. (
Julia Marlin)

Grinnell locals and students ride around Grinnell in a horse-drawn carriage. (
Julia Marlin)

Valeriya Woodard ’25 sings Hallelujah in Brown’s Shoe Fit with Con Brio A Capella. (
Meilynn Smith)

A young child curiously looks at Santa Claus in the Grinnell Bank. (
Meilynn Smith)
Julia Marlin
A Grinnell resident orders from the Dari Barn truck. (
Julia Marlin)

Local Grinnell citizens take a selfie with light decorations in Grinnell Central Park. (
Meilynn Smith)

Grinnell residents enjoy the Christmas tree in Grinnell Central Park. (
Meilynn Smith)

A local Grinnell dog wears her festive holiday sweater. (
Meilynn Smith)

Grin City Bakery’s sweet treats are enjoyed by everyone. (
Meilynn Smith)

A local Grinnell schoolboy smiles at the camera with one of the decorations in Grinnell Central Park. (
Meilynn Smith)